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December climate

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December in Fort William

United Kingdom · Europe

Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Daytime high

46°F

Lows around 39°F

Precipitation

20 days/mo

Sun

2 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

46°Ftypical December high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

65%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.8 hDecember sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryDecember Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In December, afternoons feel about 37° and nights feel near 34°.

Very coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

10%December Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in December.

7 mphDecember Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical December day

December late afternoons are around 42°F, and early evening stays near 41°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning41°F

Rain40%

Cloud90%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday43°F

Rain42%

Cloud87%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Late afternoon42°F

Rain41%

Cloud87%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening41°F

Rain42%

Cloud88%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Fort William with El Chalten.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jul 31, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

6.5

2.2

Feb

8.5

4.2

Mar

5.1

6.0

Apr

3.6

8.5

May

4.4

9.8

Jun

4.9

9.2

Jul

4.9

8.7

Aug

6.1

7.9

Sep

5.2

6.2

Oct

8.6

4.5

Nov

6.6

3.0

Dec

8.7

1.8

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92